Kabarak University has made notable advancements in the latest Webometrics rankings. In the July 2023 edition, the university moved up one position to secure the 21st spot in Kenya. This is a significant improvement from its previous positions of 22 in January 2023 and 24 in the July 2022 editions. This achievement highlights the university's commitment to excellence and its growing impact on the academic world.

In a remarkable show of partnership and dedication to fostering development, Kabarak University's School of Science & Information Technology took a significant step forward in strengthening ties with the County Government of Meru. The university's delegation, comprising Dr. Andrew Kipkebut and Ruoro Simon, both esteemed lecturers, paid a courtesy call to Dr. Kiambi Atheru, the County Secretary and Head of Public Service. The meeting, held in Dr. Atheru's office, centered on exploring potential areas of collaboration for mutual benefit.

In a heartwarming and uplifting gesture, Kabarak University welcomed a group of eager Form Four students from Njoro Central Secondary School. The students' visit to the university served as both motivation and a remarkable opportunity for career exposure before they embark on their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in November. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, expressed his gratitude to the students during the weekly Kabarak University Wednesday chapel and extended a warm invitation for them to consider Kabarak as their choice for pursuing higher education.

Kabarak University School of Music and Media was honored to welcome a group of enthusiastic journalism students from St. Agatha Kaplong Girls High School. This visit turned out to be an experience of a lifetime for the young students, as they were given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of media and music at the prestigious university.

The 2023 Kabarak University School of Law Annual Conference has brought together scholars and experts in the agriculture sector to discuss the intersection between gender and agriculture. With the theme centered on women’s pivotal role in agriculture, this two-day conference will shed light on the opportunities and challenges in promoting gender equality in the agricultural sector.

On July 24, 2023, Kabarak University was selected by Meta Inc. as the only institution of higher learning with a verified WhatsApp Channel featured at the highly anticipated official launch of WhatsApp Channels in Kenya.